American Idioms and Expressions

Sticking Point Idiom

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Sticking point
What does Sticking point mean?		 A sticking point is a controversial issue that blocks progress in negotiations, etc, where compromise is unlikely or impossible.

Some Random Idioms
(not) hear of (something)
What does "(not) hear of (something)" mean?		 not tolerate or permit somethingI will not hear of my aunt staying in a hotel when she visits us.
get one`s feet wet
What does "get one`s feet wet" mean?		 to begin something, to do something for the first timeThe writer got his feet wet in the publishing business and he is now ready to start his own business.
not make head nor tail of (something)
What does "not make head nor tail of (something)" mean?		 not be able to understand somethingWe could not make head nor tail of what he was trying to say during his speech.
tie up (something)
What does "tie up (something)" mean?		 to limit or prevent the use of somethingAll of my uncle's money is tied up in real estate investments.
become engaged to (someone)
What does "become engaged to (someone)" mean?		 to make a plan to marry someone My friend plans to become engaged to her boyfriend next month.

belly landing
What does "belly landing" mean?		aircraft landing without use of wheels
spring (something) on (someone)
What does "spring (something) on (someone)" mean?		 to surprise someone with somethingI wish that my friend would not suddenly spring his crazy plans on me.
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